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3 min readStretching isn’t just for athletes! It’s crucial for anyone looking to stay flexible and mobile, and it can even help you maintain your independence later in life. Besides the calming benefits of stretching, just a few minutes of stretching a day can also offer so many health benefits too.A recent article from Harvard Health Publishing shares that daily stretching (yes, daily!) keeps your muscles “flexible, strong, and healthy.” Without regular stretching, your muscles could shorten and grow tighter, putting you at risk for joint pain and muscle damage. Though stretching won’t magically make you flexible overnight if you’re…

4 min readTime-restricted eating, a type of intermittent fasting, may lower blood sugar and reduce diabetes risk, according to one study.Experts say the approach supports healthy insulin function and blood sugar management.Dietitians explain the findings and share who could benefit the most.Most people with high blood sugar or diabetes tend to focus on what they are eating to try and keep their blood sugar levels stable. However, research suggests that when you eat may also play a role. More specifically, one study found that a particular type of intermittent fasting may reduce blood sugar and diabetes risk. Read on to…

4 min readMaintaining healthy lean muscle mass is critically important to your overall health at any age, but it becomes especially key once you hit 50 and beyond. However, the strategies that helped you build and maintain muscle in your 20s likely won’t work as well for your body anymore. Fortunately, there are plenty of expert-approved strategies for building muscle after 50 that can help you hit your goals.But first, why make building and maintaining muscle mass a priority after 50? “Lean muscle mass naturally declines as you age,” said Albert Matheny, R.D., C.S.C.S., a co-founder of SoHo Strength Lab.…

2 min readOctavia Spencer shares the subtle symptom that signaled she had type 2 diabetes.The 55-year-old opens up about managing two chronic illnesses.She details the key takeaway from her campaign with Sofia Vergara, Detect the SOS.Octavia Spencer is busy. The Academy Award–winning actor, producer, and author has a plethora of projects to her name, juggling each while managing type 2 diabetes. In fact, it was actually an acting job that led to her diagnosis. Here, the 55-year-old tells Prevention about the subtle symptom she initially missed—and what she wants people with the condition to know about protecting their health.On her…

4 min readYour gut health does not only impact your digestive system. What’s going on in your gut plays a role in everything from your immune system to your mental health and brain function—so filling your plate with foods that support your gut health is crucial. Two of the most popular are yogurt and kefir, both of which are fermented dairy foods. But if you pit them against each other, yogurt vs. kefir, is one of them better for your gut health than the other?Meet the experts: Trisha Pasricha, M.D., a gastroenterologist, assistant professor at Harvard Medical School and author…

3 min readDenise Austin, 69, shared seven easy “no floor core” moves on her Instagram.She demonstrated the workout alongside her 32-year-old daughter, Katie Austin.Here’s how to do each exercise at home.Fitness pro Denise Austin is always our go-to source for workout tips we can easily incorporate into our daily lives. Whether she’s sharing her favorite Pilates moves to feel strong or simple moves for women over 50, we can always count on the 69-year-old to make working out more fun and accessible. Most recently, Austin teamed up with her daughter, Katie Austin, 32, to demonstrate a simple routine for “abs…

We only considered sleep masks with an overall rating of 4 stars and above. We also turned to experts like Dr. Dasgupta, Breus, and Clark to learn what they look for in a sleep mask and of course, get their favorites. Lastly, we turned to the Prevention team for editor-tested insights.To run the full gamut, we included masks made with memory foam, silk, cotton, and other ultra-soft fabrics, as well as masks that are tailored to common sleep needs, like headache relief and temperature control. Read the full article here

6 min readAs a dietitian, my world revolves around food, nutrition, and the science of how what we eat affects our bodies. But let’s be real—I’m also human. And this dietitian has a not-so-secret love affair with Diet Coke. There’s just nothing like the crisp fizz and caramel notes that make it my go-to treat on a warm day (preferably from a fountain dispenser, with ice nuggets, of course). However, with a strong family history of osteoporosis, I’m mindful about how much I indulge. Some research suggests that frequent consumption of soft drinks made with phosphoric acid (like some of…

4 min read Cold and flu season is upon us. Cases are jumping across the country, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) data shows, bringing plenty of stuffy, runny noses along for the ride. While blowing your nose is a common way to help clear nasal congestion, apparently, you could be doing it wrong. Yup, there’s a right way to blow your nose. Meet the experts: Purvi Parikh, M.D., an allergist with Allergy & Asthma Network; Kanwar Kelley, M.D., otolaryngologist (ENT) and co-founder and CEO of Side Health; Phillip Purnell, M.D., Ph.D., an otolaryngologist at Rutgers Robert Wood…

6 min readDepending on the severity and frequency with which you experience it, acid reflux can be mildly annoying or totally debilitating. So if you often struggle with acid reflux symptoms like heartburn or regurgitation, enjoying the best foods and drinks to fight acid reflux may help ease symptoms.Acid reflux is a condition in which stomach acid sneaks back up into the esophagus, per the Cleveland Clinic. If it happens regularly, you may be diagnosed with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). But if you only have acid reflux occasionally, it may be due to certain foods relaxing your lower esophageal sphincter…